My life in the Aspergers lane. Chaz, my 10 year old was diagnosed with Aspergers when he was 5 years old. It explained a lot but I have so much more to learn to help my son. Seeking answers and documenting my journey here. Be the sunshine for your child when they come home with dark clouds hanging over them. Be the rainbow that brings hope by speaking up for them.
"Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning." Psalm 30:5

*Encouragement is the best medicine to give someone. If I were to pick any gift to have in helping others, that would be the one*

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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Aspergers and Losing Sleep

Yesterday I took Chaz to a doctor to figure out his sleeping issues. Chaz does NOT go to sleep easy which means I don't sleep either. He's the last one to fall asleep and the first one to wake up. I know that doesn't help how he functions during the day. I also got the good news that he's started to go into all the puberty stuff. Yayyyyyyyy..... lol. No seriously, I bet you know how Aspergers and hormones all mix together. I have an emotional kid on my hands. I've never seen his emotions go so crazy like this and he gets upset easier. Well, I wanted to at least solve one issue. The doctor and I talked about Melatonin but I had just read some things on it and wasn't so sure. I have never given my kids medicine just to put them to sleep so I made sure to talk with doctor first.

Well, the doctor recommended that since he has allergies to go ahead and give him Benadryl. Why didn't I think of that before? It'll help his allergies and help give him better rest at night. I only gave him half of one pill though to start out and he slept very well last night for the first time. Yay for mommy and yay for Chaz. I'm crossing my fingers that this will help him concentrate better on his school work during the day. I'm also hoping for us both to get better rest at night. :D

I hear you! Sleep is really important and vital for me..and I realize that everyone has different patterns and needs so it's not easy to find a balance for six people in one house. Does he have his own activities he can work on while you're asleep: puzzles, sketch book, pipe cleaners? It may work to put a 'surprise' box under his bed each night (containing things you already have around the house) for him to work on until you wake up? Let you get a little more rest in the mornings...just an idea that's worked in our house.